The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is no longer offering their usual onsite workshops, but they are announcing a few virtual ones — not a whole month at-a-time, so I’ll just append this post as I learn of new ones. Here’s what we know about so far.
Wednesday, 5/13 at 3:00 PM Webinar
Protecting Yourself Against Business COVID and Cybersecurity Scams – Stop Perpetrators in Their Tracks
Presented by the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois and Sagin IT Services/Data Protection and Network Security
Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois and Sagin IT Services/Data Protection and Network Security will team up for “Protecting yourself against Business COVID and Cybersecurity Scams – Stop Perpetrators in their Tracks.”
Click here to register for the Wednesday, 5/13 Webinar.
Thursday, 5/14 at 9:30 AM Webinar
Paycheck Protection Program & Other SBA Resources for Small Businesses
Presented by the SBA Public Affairs Specialist Jessica Mayle
If your small business has been impacted by coronavirus, join this free online training to learn more about serveral funding programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Paycheck Protection Program. We’ll discuss eligibility requirements, how to find a lender, and timelines for disbursement. Bring your questions.
Click here to register for the Thursday, 5/14 Webinar.
Friday, 5/15 at 9:30 AM Webinar
Manage Your Business Remotely
Presented by JinJa Birkenbeuel, Birk Creative, A Certified Grow With Google Partner
In this live class, I will share the free and easy to access Google tools that can help you stay productive no matter where you are.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
– Update your customers with critical business information through your Business Profile, Google Ads, and your website.
– Communicate remotely with your customers and employees with tools like Google Meets and Gmail, and how to access and collaborate on files with your team through Google Drive.
– And we’ll share next steps and resources available to help you manage remotely.
Click here to register for Friday, 5/15 Webinar.
Wednesday, 5/20 at 3:00 PM Webinar
A Focus on Empathy: Storytelling in Branding
Presented by Adam Arcus, VP, Creative at 1871
Learn the importance of storytelling in branding that engages empathy alongside design, multimedia, and copywriting with Adam Arcus, VP, Creative at 1871. Take away tangible and actionable methods on how to lead with empathy as a business in order to connect with your customers during the Coronavirus Pandemic including: memory making science, multimedia storytelling made simple, and the importance of narrative in a brand.
Click here to register for the Wednesday, 5/20 Webinar.
Friday, 5/22 at 9:30 AM Webinar
Small Business Capital and Coaching During the Recovery
Presented by Accion Serving Illinois & Indiana
As Chicago’s economy starts to reopen, how can your business be best prepared? Join this presentation, with moderated Q&A after, in which Accion Serving Illinois & Indiana CEO Brad McConnell will discuss capital and coaching options for small business during the COVID-19 recovery period.
Click here to register for the Friday, 5/22 Webinar.
Wednesday, 5/27 at 3:00 PM Webinar
Transform Your Dream Into a Real Startup
Presented by Score Chicago
Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, do you know what the start-up journey is like? Or what initial steps you need to take? This webinar will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream. The webinar will also cover pricing, promotion, competition and marketing to give you a competitive edge.
Topics Covered in the Start-up Webinar:
· Identifying Successful Traits
· Assessing Your Journey
· Navigating Organization and Regulations
· Gauging Market Potential
· Avoiding Failure
Click here to register for the Wednesday, 5/27 Webinar.
Friday, 5/29 at 9:30 AM Webinar
Marketing Strategy and Tactic
Presented by Chimbly Consultants
Are you wondering what a marketing strategy can look like? Are you interested in learning about how marketing tactics are connected to strategy? In this workshop, Francisco Ramirez from Chimbly Consultants will cover the basics of marketing starting with strategy. Participants will leave with an understanding of the importance of marketing strategy and what tactics to use and measure to be successful in business.
Click here to register for the Friday, 5/29 Webinar.
Please email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org with any webinar questions.
Previous Webinars:
- To view the Paycheck Protection Program & Other SBA Resources for Small Businesses, click here.
- To view the Resources Small Businesses During the COVID Pandemic, click here.
- To view the Navigating the New Stay at Home Order, click here.
- To view the Workers’ Rights and Resources During COVID-19 webinar -Spanish, click here.
- To view the Workers’ Rights and Resources During COVID-19 webinar -English, click here.
Partner Webinars:
- To view the Coronavirus (covid-19): Small Business Guiance & Loan Resources by The Small Business Administration (SBA), click here.
- To view Coronavirus (covid-19) Small Business Guidance & Loan Recovery for Sole Proprietors by The Small Business Administration (SBA), click here.
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